Press Trust Of India

LIC Q1 results: Net profit rises 23% to ₹13,492 cr on higher premium income

LIC posted a 23% rise in June-quarter net profit to ₹13,492 crore, driven by higher premium income and an improvement in its solvency ratio

Auto industry total retail sales up 26% at 25,91,138 units in July: FADA

India's auto retail sales rose 25.9% in July, with every vehicle segment posting record monthly volumes as GST changes, financing and festive demand lifted sales

No proposal to blend ethanol with ATF, says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu rejected Arvind Kejriwal's claim, saying there is no plan to mix ethanol with aviation fuel and warning against spreading misinformation

CJP to launch nationwide campaign against unemployment, says Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said unemployment would be the party's next national campaign after protests over alleged examination irregularities

Mumbai ranks 15th, Hyderabad 27th globally in data centre capacity: Report

The real estate consultant said Mumbai and Hyderabad are emerging as key digital infrastructure hubs, backed by strong development pipelines

Adoption of IP protection, FTA utilisation crucial for exporters: Report

For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

Kolte-Patil eyes ₹6,000 cr from 6 projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

In a regulatory filing, Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers informed that it has added six society redevelopment projects across prime locations in the MMR

Samvardhana Motherson Q1 result: Net profit down 31.2% at ₹1,075.66 cr

Consolidated total revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at ₹35,243.77 crore as against ₹34,309.31 crore in the year-ago period, it added

SC allows Asaram to engage care taker of his choice, denies interim bail

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and P B Varale kept the plea filed by Asaram, seeking interim bail on health grounds, pending while granting him liberty to mention his case if his health deteriorates

TN introduces carbon trading for farmers, launches ₹600 cr soil mission

The mission aims to restore soil organic carbon, reclaim alkaline and saline soils, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers

Ola Electric opens sales, service network to dealer partners across India

This marks a structural shift in the company's go-to-market approach, five years after it launched its first electric scooters, Ola Electric said in a statement

AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey urges Tata to reconsider Jamshedpur FC's ISL exit

The Tata group has made it clear that JFC's exit from the ISL was a long-planned strategic decision to ensure that the company returns to its core ideal of grassroots football development.

Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary

Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt said recent policy changes have reduced mine development timelines by up to 14 months, enabling faster commercial production

India's insurance sector set for 'massive' growth despite risks: S&P

S&P Global Ratings said regulatory reforms, low insurance penetration and higher foreign investment will drive long-term expansion, though profitability and macroeconomic challenges remain

Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue op for Indian vessel with 11 crew members

The Sri Lanka Navy launched a rescue operation after the vessel ran aground off Delft Island, alleging it had crossed the maritime boundary and was engaged in illegal bottom trawling

Jharkhand exam stir: Protest intensifies as opposition seeks CBI probe

Opposition MLAs staged a protest on the first day of the Assembly's Monsoon Session as the student-led agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities entered its 13th day

Kejriwal seeks explanation as Meta restricts social media account in India

Kejriwal claimed company officials did not provide any reason for the restriction or explain how it could be removed, while emails sent by him had received only routine acknowledgements

India's non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW: Pralhad Joshi

The Union minister said the country remains on track to achieve its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 after adding over 30 GW of non-fossil capacity in the first half of the year

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Arunachal Pradesh; no damage reported

The quake struck Upper Siang district early on Thursday after a series of minor foreshocks, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage

Power Grid Q1 result: Profit slips marginally to ₹3,598 crore; income rises

The company's total income, however, rose to ₹11,696.72 crore in the quarter from ₹11,444.42 crore in the same period a year ago